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"The Protector's War" is a 2005 science fiction alternate history novel by S. M. Stirling, serving as the second volume in the Emberverse series. The narrative takes place in a post-apocalyptic version of Oregon, years after a mysterious global event known as the Change rendered all electricity, gunpowder, and modern explosives inert.
The story follows the escalating conflict between the free-thinking Clan Mackenzie, the Bearkillers, and the authoritarian Portland Protective Association led by Norman Arminger. It is aimed at readers who enjoy detailed world-building and medieval-style survivalist fiction.
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Do you need to read Dies the Fire before The Protector's War?
Yes, *The Protector's War* is the second volume in S. M. Stirling's Emberverse series, directly continuing the story from the 2004 book *Dies the Fire*. Reading the first book is essential to understand the establishment of the different survivor factions and the rules of the universe.
What is 'The Change' in The Protector's War?
The Change is a mysterious global event that rendered all modern technology, including gunpowder, electricity, and internal combustion engines, completely useless. This forces the survivors in Oregon to revert to medieval weaponry and armor.
Where does The Protector's War take place?
The narrative takes place in a post-apocalyptic version of Oregon, specifically focusing on the Pacific Northwest region of the former United States. The plot centers heavily around the Willamette Valley and the city of Portland.
Who is the main antagonist in S.M. Stirling's The Protector's War?
The primary antagonist is Norman Arminger, a former medieval history professor who used his knowledge to build a brutal, feudal empire called the Portland Protective Association. He is opposed by the Wiccan Clan Mackenzie and other survivor factions.
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